New York

Senator Charles Schumer unveils the NRC’s new security measures. With the senator are, from left, county legislator Mary Flett and Amy Tresidder, and Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman.
US Senator Chuck Schumer

Schumer: Without Action ASAP, A ‘Ghost Gun’ Tragedy Will Haunt

March 29, 2021 Contributor
Saying Americans are clamoring for action on the issue of gun violence, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer said, today, that under current law, the Department of Justice (DOJ) in concert with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) can do something—right now—to tackle the rising threat of untraceable and undetectable firearms known as ‘Ghost Guns.’

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Governor Cuomo Announces Launch Of Excelsior Pass To Help Fast-Track Reopening Of Businesses, Entertainment Venues Statewide

March 26, 2021 Contributor
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of Excelsior Pass – a free, voluntary platform developed in partnership with IBM, which utilizes proven, secure technology to confirm an individual’s recent negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues in accordance with New York State Department of Health guidelines.

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Senator Charles Schumer unveils the NRC’s new security measures. With the senator are, from left, county legislator Mary Flett and Amy Tresidder, and Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman.
US Senator Chuck Schumer

Schumer: CDC Must Direct Dollars To Fund Boots-On-The-Ground In NYS

March 25, 2021 Contributor
Just days after announcing a push for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to deploy a billion dollar blitz to educate, conduct outreach and build more confidence in the effective COVID-19 vaccines, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced the White House heeded the call and will deploy $3 billion to the national blitz.

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Senator Charles Schumer unveils the NRC’s new security measures. With the senator are, from left, county legislator Mary Flett and Amy Tresidder, and Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman.
US Senator Chuck Schumer

Schumer Secures Over $2.6 Billion For New York’s Colleges, Universities, Students In Latest COVID Relief Package

March 19, 2021 Contributor
Following steadfast support for New York’s colleges and universities throughout the pandemic, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced that the recently-signed American Rescue Plan includes an estimated $2.6 billion for New York’s public, private, and proprietary institutions of higher education.

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Governor Andrew Cuomo
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Cuomo Proposed Advanced Building Codes, Appliance, Equipment Efficiency Standards Act Of 2021 To Reduce Carbon Emissions, Combat Climate Change

March 17, 2021 Contributor
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo yesterday proposed the Advanced Building Codes, Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards Act of 2021 to significantly strengthen the State’s building codes, improve energy and water efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in New York State.

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